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Another Bertucci's location in Mass. has closed; only 3 remain inside Route 128
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] It looks like yet another location of a local chain of Italian restaurants has closed. According to a source, Bertucci’s in Holliston is no longer in business, with a check on the locations section of the website confirming this, as it has been removed from the site. This comes on the...... -
Korean restaurant opening south of Boston, replacing all-you-can-eat sushi spot
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A Korean restaurant is coming to the southern suburbs of Boston, replacing an all-you-can-eat sushi spot that closed toward the end of last year. According to a Bluesky post from @danie913.bsky.social, Seoul Gourmet is opening in Stoughton, with a reply from @jeremyk.bsky.social indicating that... -
The Smoke Shop BBQ plans to soft-open in Woburn next week
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A new location of a local group of barbecue restaurants that has been in the works for at least a year and a half is just about ready to open. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, The Smoke Shop BBQ is planning to...
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Well-known chef behind award-winning Italian dining spot involved with new North End restaurant
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A North End restaurant that has been in business for more than 10 years has morphed into a new dining spot with a familiar name–and with a well-known local chef involved with the place. According to a source, Locale on Hanover Street is now called Little Sage, with an OpenTable page for..... -
First Indian gastropub in the state opens in Boston's Fenway neighborhood
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] Last summer, it was reported that an Indian gastropub was planning to open in the Fenway section of Boston, and now we have learned that it is up and running. According to a message sent from the place, Don’t Tell Aunty is now open on Boylston Street, moving into a space...
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Twin Donuts in Allston is apparently closing
It looks like an iconic breakfast and lunch spot in Allston is closing after being in business for 70 years.
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New cat cafe opens in Lowell. Here's what you need to know
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A new cat cafe has come to the local area. According to an article from the Lowell Sun, the Lazy Cat Lounge is now open in Lowell, moving into a space on Merrimack Street in the downtown area. The website for the business indicates that the place includes a gift shop, baked…
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This family-friendly restaurant north of Boston is shutting down
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A family-friendly restaurant north of Boston known in part for its fireplace is shutting down. According to an Andover News article, Tavern on 28 in Andover is getting ready to close its doors, with an Instagram post from the dining and drinking spot saying that it will shutter on March 9 ... -
New Italian restaurant opening in Boston's South End; Here's who's behind it
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] It looks like a new Italian dining spot is on its way to Boston, and it appears to have a connection to a local restaurant group. According to a post within the jobs section of the bostonchefs.com website, a new restaurant featuring “Italian-inspired hospitality” is on its way ... -
New coffee shop opening in Somerville's Ball Square
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A new coffee shop is on its way to a Somerville neighborhood. Based on information from a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants along with the website for the business, Pound House is planning to open in Ball Square, moving into a space on Broadway. A sign out front...... -
Restaurateur, former Top Chef judge opening 2 new dining spots in Boston's Seaport
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] Early last year, it was reported that a NYC-based restaurant group with a big name behind it was looking to bring a couple of dining spots to the Boston waterfront, and now we know more about the plans. According to an article in The Boston Globe, Danny Meyer is planning to open...
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New restaurant and cocktail bar opens in former Thirsty Scholar space in Somerville
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A new restaurant and cocktail bar has opened in Somerville after being in the works for nearly a year, and it has moved into the space where an Irish pub had been. According to two sources along with a few Instagram stories from the place, Tall Order is now open in Somerville,…
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New restaurant announced for Lyrik Back Bay project over Mass. Pike
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A year ago, it was reported that a new mixed-use project in Boston that will include a public plaza over the Mass. Pike will be home to several places for food and drink, and now we have learned of another restaurant on its way to the development. According to a press...
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Jersey Mike's Subs to open second Boston location
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A New Jersey-based chain of sub shops is getting ready to open another location in the local area, and this will be its second within the Boston city limits–and its first in or near the downtown area. According to a source, Jersey Mike’s Subs is planning to open in the cityR... -
Cisco Brewers plans to open a beer hall in Boston's Fenway: report
A local brewery may be opening a new location in Boston.
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Team behind several high-end Boston restaurants opening pizza spot in South End
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A local hospitality group is going to be opening a Roman-style pizza spot in the South End of Boston. According to a post within the South End Community Board, Gary’s Pizza is planning to open on Washington Street, with Columbus Hospitality Group (Mistral, Sorellina, Mooo…, Ostra) b... -
Popular comfort food spot to open in former Zoe's space in Cambridge's Harvard Square
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] It looks like a comfort food spot southwest of Boston is expanding to Cambridge, taking over the space where a diner that offered a mix of Greek and American fare had been. According to a poster (Geoff Wong) within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page as well as....